Assistant County Administrator - Internal Services
Jackson County, MissouriKansas City, Missouri, United States
Posted December 31, 2025
158038 - 172000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Jackson County, Missouri is home to unique communities - each with its own personality, government officials and amenities. We are one of 114 counties in Missouri and are comprised of 18 cities and towns, which includes most of Kansas City, MO. The employees of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team sharing a common goal - serving the County's citizens. Jackson County is a great place to work and retire from. With competitive benefits and an employee pension plan, many employees stay with the county for 10+ years. Jackson County Parks + Rec is the third largest county parks system in America. It is home to fantastic beaches and lakes, with the finest public marinas in Missouri. We offer our residents and regional neighbors nearly 22,000 acres of premier outdoor enjoyment for "get-away-from-it-all" weekends and memorable vacations. Jackson County voters adopted a Charter in 1970 that created a new form of County government, one featuring three distinctive branches: the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial. Appointed directors lead the various administrative departments - Assessment, Collections, Recorder of Deeds, etc. Jackson County's elected officials include one County Executive, nine County Legislators, the County Prosecutor and the County Sheriff. Voters approved a revised Charter in August of 2010 to provide updates that included the County Ethics Code.
Job Description
We're looking for an Assistant County Administrator to provide strategic direction and executive oversight for the County's internal service functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field, and at least 12 years of senior-level leadership experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a closely related field
- Master's degree preferred (MPA, MBA, MS-HRM)
- Twelve years of progressive, senior-level leadership experience in public administration or within a complex, regulated organization
- Twelve years of demonstrated executive-level experience overseeing multiple administrative departments, countywide operational functions, or enterprise level internal service portfolios